Description
This Pumpkin Spice Dalgona Coffee is a festive twist on the trendy whipped coffee, combining instant coffee, pumpkin puree, warm pumpkin pie spices, and a touch of sweetness to create a creamy, frothy, and seasonal treat. Perfect for cozy autumn mornings or as a delightful pick-me-up, this recipe blends the rich flavors of pumpkin with the energizing kick of coffee, served over chilled almond milk for a refreshing yet comforting beverage.
Ingredients
Whipped Coffee Mixture
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons water
Milk Base
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or Vanilla Fairlife Corepower Protein Drink)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Begin by placing the instant coffee, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and water into a large bowl. This mixture contains the base flavors and sweetness for the dalgona coffee foam.
- Whip the Mixture: Using an electric hand mixer or milk frother, whip the ingredients on high speed for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and forms firm peaks, creating the signature dalgona coffee foam texture.
- Prepare the Milk: In a mason jar or shaker, add the unsweetened almond milk and maple syrup. Cover tightly and shake well until the syrup is fully incorporated, giving the milk a mildly sweet flavor.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill two cups with ice, about 1/2 cup in each. Pour the flavored almond milk over the ice, filling each cup evenly.
- Top with Whipped Coffee: Spoon a generous amount of the pumpkin spice dalgona coffee foam over the milk in each cup, creating a layered effect.
- Serve and Enjoy: Gently stir the dalgona coffee foam and almond milk together before drinking to combine the creamy, spicy, and coffee flavors perfectly.
Notes
- You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar or your preferred sweetener.
- For a vegan version, ensure the maple syrup is pure and plant-based almond milk is used.
- Use chilled almond milk for a more refreshing drink.
- If you don't have a hand mixer or frother, whisk vigorously by hand but expect it to take longer and be less fluffy.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar or maple syrup to your taste.
- Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes (whipping time)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
